YEARLY HIGH
4.2691 CAD
YEARLY LOW
4.0031 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1553 CAD

2021 KWD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.2691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 4.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2660 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1975 to the December average rate of 4.2278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.2691 was down 8.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.6719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,345 CAD
2020 Average 21,860 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 20,016 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,329.83 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.2476
4.0104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.1318, compared to 4.1788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.1522 CAD (High: 4.2405 / Low: 4.0882). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0673 CAD (High: 4.2383 / Low: 4.1710).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1522
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0673

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1164 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 4.2278) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.2013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+0.63%).

2021 Avg (December) 4.2278
2020 Avg (December) 4.2013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2383 4.1710 4.1975
February 4.2431 4.1335 4.1950
March 4.1895 4.1032 4.1574
April 4.1869 4.0784 4.1465
May 4.0817 4.0066 4.0301
June 4.1363 4.0031 4.0644
July 4.2405 4.0882 4.1577
August 4.2619 4.1493 4.1899
September 4.2582 4.1670 4.2113
October 4.1952 4.0875 4.1255
November 4.2252 4.1005 4.1607
December 4.2691 4.1767 4.2278